🚌 Bus from Richmond to Darlington
4 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 06:44, last bus 22:59 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X26 | Arriva North East | ~31 min | 31 | 06:44 | 22:59 | Market Place (N-bound) |
| X27 | Arriva North East | ~32 min | 11 | 07:25 | 17:49 | Market Place (N-bound) |
| 29 | Hodgsons | ~42 min | 5 | 07:50 | 16:30 | Market Place (opp) |
| 831 | Arriva North East | ~21 min | 1 | 17:59 | 17:59 | Market Place (N-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Richmond on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Richmond to Darlington?
4 routes run directly from Richmond to Darlington: the X26 (Arriva North East), the X27 (Arriva North East), the 29 (Hodgsons), the 831 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Richmond to Darlington?
Around 31 minutes on the X26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Richmond to Darlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X26) leaves around 06:44 and the last around 22:59. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Richmond to Darlington?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.